Jesper Fast spins and scores (Watch)

Joe added that Fast has been given a chance to be more offensive now and his confidence is growing because of it. He said that Fast is a very smart player who the Rangers have relied on for his defense.

Jesper Fast wearing a regular jersey this morning

12:33PM: Alain Vigneault said today on Fast, "I think probably 1-2 practices away, depends on if you consider a morning skate a practice, he is real close to getting the clearance from the medical staff."?(NYR)

Alain Vigneault has faith in Jesper Fast when he is on the ice

Alain Vigneault says that he and the players have a lot of faith that when Jesper Fast is on the ice he will make the right play.? (Newsday)

Joe Micheletti said recently that Vigneault couldn't say enough good things about Fast, calling his work ethic "exemplary" and saying that he goes to the net and he gives it his all on every shift.

Right before the season Vigneault said, "when he is on the ice, coaches and management have a lot of trust that he will do the right thing. In his role it?s more of a 3/4 line player who will help us kill penalties."

Read: What happened on the Jesper Fast goal and why they didn't wait for a whistle to review

8:41PM: With 5 minutes left in the second period, Jesper Fast put a shot on net from in close that he thought was in but was not ruled a goal on the ice.

Play continued for another 16 seconds before the horn was blown inside play to stop play. The referee went to the penalty box and was given a headset where he reviewed the play which confirmed that the puck did cross the line.

Read: The Rangers trust Jesper Fast (Updates)

2:06PM: Alain Vigneault said of Fast today ?the feedback that we got from the staff there was that he had been playing extremely well, very dependable at both ends of the rink. We wanted a right winger, not a center and he was their best right now and we called him up."

Read: Jesper Fast's chance of making the roster

In two preseason games, Jesper Fast has 3 goals, 5 shots on goal, 3 hits and played 13:22 and 14:39.

On the MSG training camp show, Sam Rosen said, "I think he makes the team. Everyone that I talk to is very high on him, loves his play on the ice, the intelligence with which he plays, always in the right position, defensively responsible, a regular on the PK and has been very good and he has added some goal scoring."

Joe Micheletti added that Fast is bigger and stronger and brings a high level of intelligence about how to play the game.

Read: Jesper Fast was told to add strength and now feels more confident

Jesper Fast says that he was told following last season that he needed to add strength so after working on his upper body and legs he feels that he is in a better position to show what kind of player he is. (NY Post)

Fast says that he feels more comfortable this season knowing his teammates and what the expectations are of him. He says that he feels more confident. (NY Post)

Larry Brooks writes that Alain Vigneault felt "safe" with Fast last season because of his play away from the puck. Fast says that the players are aware of how many spots are up for grabs.

Read: Jesper Fast on his and Oscar Lindberg's chances at making the roster

Jesper Fast says that it's important to be at your best over the next three weeks before the season starts to try and secure a spot on the opening night roster. (Expressen)

He says that you have to believe in yourself but the competition will be "very tough" and many players are interested in the open spots. (Expressen)

On Oscar Lindberg's chances to make the team, Fast says that Lindberg "has a good chance" and is "next in line." Fast says that both players have a shot at making the roster with good camps. (Expressen)

Read: What Jesper Fast was saying today

Earlier today the Rangers called up Jesper Fast and Fast said today that he has gotten a lot more experience on smaller ice and the eight games to start the season in the NHL has helped him a lot. (Ranger Rants)

Fast said that he is more comfortable and knows what to expect in the NHL now. (Ranger Rants)